The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has released its 2026-27 budget, which focuses on putting students first and starting the process of returning the board to financial stability.
This budget takes a measured approach to addressing the YCDSB’s deficit. There are several small operational adjustments that respond to declining enrolment and the current needs in our classrooms.
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 5, 2026.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available to
... Continue reading "YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Friday, June 5, 2026"Advent is a time to wait in hope, faith, and love for the coming of our Saviour.
Please join Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School, St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Elementary School, and Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Elementary School for the Family of Schools Advent Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton Church on Thursday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m.
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The Good Shepherd Catholic School Council is hosting the annual Christmas Together school community event!
Please come join us on Tuesday, December 9th, 5 to 7 PM, where we will be kicking off the holiday season with; crafts, games, Santa’s Snack shop ($), pizza ($), professional family photos ($), holiday vendors ($) and a special guest.
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Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
